KITCHENER -- Uptown Waterloo has a bit more colour after the city and the Uptown BIA officially unveiled the Hughes Lane Art Walk.

The alleyway connects King Street South and Regina Street South, and now features a collection of murals from local artists.

"I think it's really exciting because it draws attention to a space which people maybe don't know about or they just pass through or they park their vehicle near here," said graphic artist Lucy Bilson.

"It really makes it more of a destination and gets people out and about walking through in a different part of town."

The walkable art installation is a partnership between the city and uptown businesses, who provided the canvases for the art.

The BIA said it hoped Hughes Lane will let people enjoy art in a safe outdoor setting.